China outbound tips

The global tourism industry is bouncing back in 2024. International arrivals increased 16% between January and August, compared to 2023, according to travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys. The company’s insights, presented at the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Perth, highlighted the pivotal role of the Asia-Pacific region in driving this resurgence.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, October 22, 2024, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

After years of limited mobility, Chinese outbound travel is set to make a significant recovery during the upcoming October Golden Week, according to Dragon Trail Research.

South Africa has its sights set on two of the world’s fastest-growing tourist markets — India and China. In a strategic bid to attract more visitors from these nations, the country is easing travel restrictions, including a proposed 90-day visa waiver. The tourism ministry says it recognizes the untapped potential of Indian and Chinese tourists.

Thailand expects nearly 36 million foreign tourists this year, surpassing its initial target of 35 million. This growth is a positive sign for the country’s tourism economy, with foreign tourism revenue projected to reach THB 1.8 trillion ($53 billion).

The Skift Travel Health Index has continued to trend upward: The latest reading of 104 indicates 4% growth over July 2023. Countries in the Asia Pacific dominate and China showed the biggest jump – 21% above a year ago.

The coastal Thai city of Pattaya is embarking on an ambitious rebranding effort, aiming to distance itself from its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling into a destination that appeals to families, while also positioning itself as Thailand’s first casino city.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, July 16, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

International air travel from China is recovering, but set to remain at a fraction of what it was in 2019, according to data platform OAG. 

Women made 80% of travel decisions and accounted for 6 out of 10 Chinese tourists last year.

In an effort to attract more tourists and remote workers, the Thai cabinet this week rolled out a series of new visa promotions, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes, extended stays for students, and reduced compulsory health insurance for retirees.

It’s been four months since the #BoycottMaldives trend started in India, and Maldives wants those tourists back.

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China, the world’s largest outbound tourism market prior to the pandemic, is expected to continue making substantial progress in its recovery this year.

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Outbound travel from China to the Middle East reached pre-pandemic levels during the Chinese New Year period, according to data firm ForwardKeys.

Yuwei Zhangzou represents a new type of Chinese tourist.

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China is addressing the bottlenecks that have restricted outbound travel from the country. But the enthusiasm among Chinese travelers to visit the U.S. is diminishing, according to the latest survey from China Trading Desk, a marketing technology company.

On January 8, 2023, China reopened its borders for travel, ending a three-year closure during the Covid pandemic. Most analysts predicted a surge in travel. It didn’t happen. And one year later, the world is still waiting.